NV Energy Foundation Tribal Clean Energy Program Grant

NV Energy Foundation Tribal Clean Energy Program Grant

Status: AWARDED - NCEF received $100,000 grant announced September 13, 2024

Funding Source: NV Energy Foundation (second grant to NCEF; first grant in 2023 helped NCEF secure over $170 million in federal funds)

Geographic Scope: Nevada - specifically for Nevada's Native American Tribes

Program Overview:
Grant to expand NCEF's Tribal Clean Energy Program by funding a Tribal Clean Energy Program Manager position

Funded Position:

Tribal Clean Energy Program Manager - new hire to expand capacity

Program Focus:
TCEP provides targeted technical assistance and education to Nevada's Tribes to:

Identify and secure funding for clean energy projects

Meet specific Tribal energy needs and challenges

Apply for and implement federal clean energy funding

Address energy burdens in rural Tribal communities

Specific Federal Programs Supported:

U.S. Department of Energy Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate (HEAR) formula grants

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Community Change Grants

Energy Challenges Addressed:

Unhealthy air from propane and wood heating/cooking use

Energy resilience

Economic opportunities in Tribal communities

Community health improvement

Manager Responsibilities:

Expand outreach to Nevada's Tribes

Provide technical assistance in identifying beneficial clean energy projects on Tribal lands

Develop funding strategies for project implementation

Previous NV Energy Foundation Grant (2023):
First grant supported organizational capacity building and resulted in NCEF securing over $170 million in federal funds

Contact: info@nevadacef.org or (775) 689-9933